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Log Into Facebook Inc (FB) Stock For Free Money

FB is in a multi legged rally. Today I want to generate income from selling risk against a short-term range for Facebook.

How to Trade Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock After It Rebounds

Now that a flurry of reviews have cut down the the pre-release Ryzen hype, AMD stock can now resume its trek higher.

Get Free Delivery in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Profits

Few can argue with AMZN's accomplishments yet many hate its stock price. I generate income by selling risk against downside support levels.

Rev Up Free Profits from Ford Motor Company (F) Stock

Sell downside risk against value to capture the next Ford breakout. Lower highs vs. higher lows present a profitable opportunity in F stock.

Trade of the Day: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

We expect AAPL to climb up toward $145 during the next few weeks

Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) Stock Is Nearing Breakout Territory

Illumina (ILMN) looks ripe for a break higher after ILMN stock spent the majority of the past two months in a sideways range.

Trade of the Day: Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) Stock Has Made Its Run, For Now

Microchip Technology Inc. has made an impressive run since last fall -- it's time to take profits in MCHP stock.

Short Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock and Its Laughable Rally

Spikes in Sears (SHLD) shares are more like dying breaths than breaths of fresh air. Short this pop in SHLD stock through April.

Celgene Corporation (CELG) Stock Is Staging a Tempting Breakout

CELG looks ready to follow-through, but you can smartly contain some of that optimism in Celgene with this play.

Ride the Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Pop for Easy Profits

Bank of America (BAC) and other bank stocks are popping Friday after a solid February jobs report. Trade BAC stock and embrace the strength.

Profit From Target Corporation (TGT) Stock No Matter What

Target Corporation (TGT) has taken a big hit lower and shares are testing support. Profit if TGT stock reveres or keeps dropping.

Trade of the Day: GGP Inc (NYSE:GGP)

Given the coming rate hike, I'm recommending a bearish trade on GGP.

How to Trade Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Near All-Time Highs

Wall Street is in love with Apple (AAPL) right now, but it will pay the most to short AAPL stock. Here's how to do so safely and for free.

Trade of the Day: It’s Not Too Late to Go Long Facebook Inc (FB) Stock For Free

FB stock is a well-managed, high-flying mega tech. It will take a lot to trip Facebook up ... it's hard to mess up over a billion users.

Why You Should Bet on Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) Stock

Salesforce (CRM) has the wind at its back and is constructively set up long-term. But right this second, CRM stock faces a little resistance.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Is Breaking Down on Model 3 Worries

Tesla (TSLA) gave heart to investors in February with its schedule to get the Model 3 online, but since then, sentiment has soured on TSLA stock.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is as Ugly as It Gets

Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) continues to die a death by a thousand headlines, resulting in a VRX stock chart that can't get much worse.

E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (DD) Stock Is a Winner. Use That Against It.

DuPont (DD) looks like a winner, but today, I want to set a bearish trade against its price action. The best part? It's free.

Short Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock and Trump the Bulls

Qualcomm (QCOM) has its work cut out for it both off and on the price chart, but not for bearish investors using this QCOM stock strategy.